Cars seized on the motorway during police stops as drivers caught in sting

CARS were seized by police as officers stopped 22 drivers for a range of offences on the motorway, including no insurance and illegal window tints.

The checks took place on the northbound side of the M5 at Strensham Services and were carried out by police from the Operational Patrol Unit, working with other partners.

Photos, shared by West Mercia Roads Policing, show cars, including an Audi, being taken away on recovery vehicles.

Officers stopped 22 vehicles and issued eight prohibitions, including three for unsafe loads, three for excessively tinted glass, one for no seatbelt, and one for a defective tyre.

OPU B shift of West Mercia Roads Policing said the partner agency joint operation was conducted today at M5 Strensham Northbound services.

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This was supported by MTST, DVSA and Gloucestershire Police roads policing.

In total, 22 vehicles were stopped resulting in: